Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
Scoop: A gripping, timely drama
April 7, 2024 | David Farnor
This well-acted dramatisation of Newsnight’s interview with Prince Andrew is a timely, gripping tale of the media holding power to account.Read More
The Beautiful Game review: A feel-good winner
April 7, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This heartwarming film inspired by the Homeless World Cup is a winning, feel-good ensemble drama.Read More
Girls State review: An inspiring, thrilling glimpse of democracy’s future
April 7, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This hope-filled follow-up to Boys State is an inspiring, thrilling glimpse of democracy’s future.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Thief Collector
April 2, 2024 | Helen Archer
Two unlikely art thieves are explored in this entertaining, zippy and somewhat disjointed documentary.Read More
VOD film review: All of Us Strangers
April 1, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal deliver tender, moving performances in Andrew Haigh’s achingly vulnerable study of loneliness and love.Read More
Why you should be watching Alex Rider
April 1, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This slick, stylish and smart thriller is a James Bond box set the whole family can binge.Read More
VOD film review: Road House (2024)
March 31, 2024 | David Farnor
Jake Gyllenhaal is electric in this enjoyably hard-hitting remake.Read More
Why you should be watching X-Men 97
March 30, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Marvel’s revival of the 90s animated X-Men hits the ground running, delivering exciting action, great storylines and engaging character work.Read More
VOD film review: The Flash
March 29, 2024 | David Farnor
Barry Allen enters the multiverse in this entertaining but uneven solo outing.Read More
Why you should be watching ITV’s Professor T
March 27, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Ben Miller is perfectly cast in this entertaining remake of the hit Belgian detective drama.Read More
